Lot 148
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Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991)
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Rufino Tamayo
- Figure in Motion
- signed and dated 71 upper right
- 16 by 10 in.
- (40.6 by 25.3 cm)
oil and sand on canvas
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner (1971)
Acquired from the above by the present owner (1971)
Exhibited
New York, Perls Galleries, Rufino Tamayo, Oil Paintings 1970-1971, November 9-December 11, 1971, no. 20, illustrated
Literature
Emily Genauer, Rufino Tamayo, New York, 1975, Henry N. Abrams, Inc., no. 118, illustrated in color
Octavio Paz and Jacques Lassaigne, Rufino Tamayo, New York, 1982, Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., no. 143, illustrated in color
José Corredor-Matheos, Tamayo, New York, 1987, Rizzoli International Publications, Inc, no. 89, illustrated in color
Rufino Tamayo: 70 Años de Creación (exhibition catalogue), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Internacional Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City, December, 1987-March, 1988, illustrated in color
Octavio Paz and Jacques Lassaigne, Rufino Tamayo, New York, 1982, Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., no. 143, illustrated in color
José Corredor-Matheos, Tamayo, New York, 1987, Rizzoli International Publications, Inc, no. 89, illustrated in color
Rufino Tamayo: 70 Años de Creación (exhibition catalogue), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Internacional Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City, December, 1987-March, 1988, illustrated in color
Condition
This painting appears to be in excellent condition.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.